Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics (Paperback)

by Stan Gibilisco; Stan Gibilisco (Author), Stan Gibilisco (Author) "IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND SOME SIMPLE, GENERAL PHYSICS PRINCIPLES in order to have a full grasp of electricity and electronics..." (more)
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multi-purpose text…serves... diverse group... clear... Careful illustrations…self-quizzes... ultimate self-study guide... conducive to life-long retention…Recommended as... teaching text…suitable as... general reference. -- Electric Review, Nov. 2004

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by James K. Deane, Library Assistant at Emporia Public Library, Kansas

This self-teaching guide covers electricity and electronics theory in enough detail (the introductory chapters on basic electricity and magnetism are excellent) to be useful to both beginning hobbyists and more advanced students. Readers can test their mastery of the material with the chapter quizzes and a final exam; the answers are in the appendix. A terrific resource for all libraries. (Library Journal 20020401)

This self-teaching guide covers electricity and electronics theory in enough detail to be of use to readers from the beginning hobbyist to the university electronics student (or professor). With quizzes and exams throughout the book and answers in Appendix A, readers can test their mastery of the material. The first few chapters of the book provide excellent coverage of basic electricity and magnetism as a basis for electrical and electronic theory. An excellent resource for all libraries. (Library Journal )

From a noted teacher and author comes the basic text for learning introductory electronics. After a detailed discussion of the fundamentals (direct current, alternating current, electronics, and components) that is understandable to readers with a junior high-level of math and science education, Gibilisco then ties in real-world examples to discuss the more advanced concepts. With section quizzes and answers, the book can be used either as part of a course or for self-study. In this edition, the section on advanced electronics has been revised to include audio and high-fidelity as well as robotics and artificial intelligence. (Light Plane World )

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Learn the fundamentals of computing, communications, robotics, and entertainment devices through this introductory course in electronics. The text offers a user-friendly, independent-study approach, complete with practical examples, learning-enhancing illustrations, and test-yourself questions. Perfect for both hobbyists and students, this edition presents simple circuit design, new information on wireless technologies, advanced applications in artificial intelligence, and more. (Poptronics )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 727 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 3 edition (August 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071377301
• ISBN-13: 978-0071377300
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,673 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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90 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best I've tried so far for the true Beginner, April 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics (Paperback)

This is the only book on electronics I've read that I didn't have to use another book as a reference for. The author starts off assuming the reader is new to electronics and doesn't forget that as he introduces new topics; most authors at some point start talking in techspeak without explanation or zoom ahead to get to their favorite topic; this one doesn't. He explains topics one at a time, without zooming from electrons to transdimensional quark theory. The book starts with electricity, what it is, what it does, how its behavior relates to electronics, and he introduces the various components, circuits, and ideas one at a time. It is not intended to be a circuit design or hobby book; but this is the one to read before progressing to those books, because they will not guide you through the concepts like this author does. By the end of it, you will confidently be able to go onto a more advanced book. My only quibble with the book is that he sometimes does not go into a subject in enough technical detail, but for that Basic Electronics course by Norman Crowhurst is a nice complement. You don't need it as a reference, but it goes more into technically advanced explanations on certain concepts/circuits. (But doesn't explain things as clearly for the beginner as Gibilisco does.) If you're looking for ONE book that covers it all perfectly, you won't find it. But this is the best beginning book I've found.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly written and easy to understand., November 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics (Paperback)

This book is like a complete course in electricity and basic electronics. Just read a few pages a day and practice the basic equations and you'll gain an excellent understanding of electronics in just a few weeks. This book would make an excellent suplementary textbook to use in a technical school or college.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ian C. Purdie, VK2TIP's Review, June 18, 2002

By	Ian C. Purdie (Budgewoi NSW Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think this is a particularly exciting text for professionals, hobbyists and technicians anxious to get a good grasp on the basis of electricity and electronics. "Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics" comprises 700+ pages of well thought out tutorials. I would imagine it would be in great demand throughout schools, colleges and even universities.

Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics is divided into four major sections: Direct Current, Alternating Current, Basic Electronics, and Advanced Electronics and Related Technology. Each chapter has comprehensive qizzes and each section finishes with a multiple-choice test. It is notable that you need nothing more than junior high school level geometry, algebra and physics to cope. There is also a "final" examination!

I think it represents excellent value for money to hobbyists, professionals and technicians. Comes very highly recommended from me, and with very good reason.